Fire Science

An exciting new program, this two year hands-on program leads to the associate in applied science non-transfer degree. Students may opt to continue for the Associate in Science transfer degree, which requires additional general education classes. This program concentrates on professional firefighter training, serving 24 or more students each year.

Curriculum

Aligned with National Firefighters Professional Association standards, the course of study is designed to meet local needs, ranging from EMT and driver-operator training to hazardous materials handling.

Garden City Fire Department lieutenants teach the fire science courses. The program stresses hands-on training to assure that every graduate will not only learn the theory, but also be able to use it.

Agency Cooperation

Agencies backing this new program include the Garden City, Dodge City, Holcomb and Liberal Fire Departments; Garden City Police Department; Finney County Sheriff’s Office; Finney County EMS and the University of Kansas Fire Training Program.

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